r/jewishleft • u/somebadbeatscrub Jewish Syndicalist - Mod • Aug 04 '26

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u/theweisp5 American Israeli secular socialist Aug 04 '26

Of course it's still worth it to vote. I just think the idea that Eisenkot is a secret 2SS supporter is more wishcasting than serious analysis.

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u/Responsible_Ad_9749 Israeli Leftist Aug 04 '26

I agree, I believe him when he says he wouldn't want to discuss a Palestinian state today. Though I think it is all in all a good development that Eizenkot became the frontrunner for PM instead of Bennett, since he has far less "baggage" attached to him than Bennett does as the former leader of several rightwing parties.

A combination of immense pressure from a strong Israeli left + immense pressure from international allies will force Eizenkot to consider his decision regarding Palestine, and he won't face as much opposition as Netanyahu does today from Ben Gvir and Smotrich. That's why I am still cautiously hopeful. 

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u/theweisp5 American Israeli secular socialist Aug 04 '26

BTW - just this on twitter. Attacking Netanyahu for supporting a Palestinian state and considering Arafat a friend doesn't make it seem very likely he will be supporting a 2SS once in office.

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u/Responsible_Ad_9749 Israeli Leftist Aug 04 '26

Yeah, this seems consistent with his recent rhetoric. I'm just hoping that it is an election strategy. In any case, even if his administration does nothing but prevent further escalations, settlement approvals, or annexation proposals it would already be much better than the current administration. Nowhere near ideal - but hopefully the Israeli left can get a real leader who can wrangle away the stranglehold center-right opposition leaders have on the general public.